Heraklion Outdoor Activities

Outdoor Activities in Heraklion

Boasting of captivating cathedrals, gorgeous old towns, lots of restaurants and people, Heraklion captures people the most with its lovely squares and intriguing museums. Outdoor activities for families with kids as well as outdoor activities for adults in the city's old town are fascinatingly beautiful, filling people with vibrant joy as they are able to burn out every worn out tissue and relax their nerves and anxieties. This is why you and your family shouldn't stay indoors as well, so get out and book these outdoor activities in Heraklion for a pleasant surprising day of outdoor activities. First things first, explore Heraklion amazing attractions like Rocca al mare Fortress, Church of Agios Minas, Amnissos beach, Mt. Juktas, Ammoudara beach, Venetian loggia, Heraklion port and lots more. Also note that when you book, you get to enjoy awesome services like car or bus transportation, navigation, Heraklion map, live commentary, a professional guide and many more for an extraordinary experience outdoors.

After your landing is made perfect with Heraklion airport transfers, bounce majestically straight from your hotel/accommodation with these sightseeing tours in Heraklion for a blissful experience, exposure and introduction to the city. You can decide to take a walk through the city’s landscapes and city attractions with Heraklion walking tours, of which you will be able to experience the culture and traditions of the locals living there on Heraklion cultural and history tours, and also experience what the city really hold both on land and on sea. The experience of water can be personalized with these fun – filled shore excursions in Heraklion – they really come handy for families with kids, as well as the adults.

Another beautiful way to enjoy your vacation in Heraklion is by going out of the city center with Heraklion day trips to experience more attractions you won’t see in the city but sit some miles from the city borders. Some of which include Morosini Lions Fountain, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, CRETAquarium, Palace of Knossos, Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, Agios Titos Church, and lots more. TripIndicator is your best companion when it comes to getting the best tours in a city. Each of them compares prices from top suppliers, and they’re carefully handpicked based on honest customers’ reviews.

Heraklion Outdoor Activities Price

Amazing sunset (480 minutes) €78.00
Secrets of the southern Crete Safari Tour (510 minutes) €75.00
Agiofarago Matala Safari South Crete (570 minutes) €94.00
Spinalonga & Agios Nikolaos from Heraklion region (480 minutes) €63.00
Gramvousa Island & Balos Lagoon (600 minutes) €87.00
Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch (8 hours) €85.00
Crete Finikia and Giouchtas Mountains Horse Riding Tour with Lunch (5 hours) €70.00
Rethymno - Margarites - Argyroupoli Day Trip (7 hours) €55.00
Sunset - sailing cruise on yacht catamaran, Heraklion, Crete (3 hours 30 minutes) €85.00
Land Rover Safari Minoan Route with driver and lunch (8 hours) €89.00
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Top Heraklion Outdoor Activities

Amazing sunset

clock 480 minutes
  • Through this route we will be captivated by the dream sunset at an altitude of 700 meters and enjoying the sun setting into the Cretan Sea, visiting traditional villages, enjoying local tastes, enchanting the view and ending up with beautiful destinations Our first stop in Agios Nikolaos, where we will have 50 minutes of free time to admire its...Read more
from€72.00 from€75.00

Secrets of the southern Crete Safari Tour

clock 510 minutes
  • We explore unique traditional villages, we visit folklore museums, we admire breathtaking views over the mountains, experience the wild beauty of the Cretan mountains with the beautiful canyons, we take pictures of the unique beauty of the waterfall and relax in the calm blue sea of calm blue waters Southern Crete ...Read more
from€75.00

Agiofarago Matala Safari South Crete

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  • We start driving through the route of the vineyards of Crete. The villages we will cross are famous for the grape varieties and their wines and that is why there are many well-known wineries on our...Read more
from€82.00

Spinalonga & Agios Nikolaos from Heraklion region

clock 480 minutes
  • Travel on the north-east coast with a boat ride on the picturesque bay of MIRABELLO. Visit the small fortified island of SPINALONGA. Accompanied by a professional tour guide you will stroll through the streets of the Venetian castle and get acquainted with the interesting history of the island. Continuing the sea voyage, the ship docks in the bay...Read more
from€55.20

Gramvousa Island & Balos Lagoon

clock 600 minutes
  • Want to spend an unforgettable day away from the hustle and bustle of cities, in complete relaxation of the soul and body? Enjoy the one-hour cruise from the port of Castelli to the island of Gramvoussa, on the open deck liner from which you can admire the bright natural phenomenon of twelve shades of the sea of the Bay of Balos. After landing on...Read more
from€53.84

Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

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  • Join this 8-hour guided excursion through the Cretan mountains and discover the wonders of the Minoan Route. Stop at historic sites including an ancient Roman aqueduct and the Diction Cave, the mythological birthplace of Zeus. Enjoy a traditional snack with 'raki' in the village of Kastamonitsa, and a Cretan-style lunch at a local tavern...Read more
from€79.00 from€85.00

Crete Finikia and Giouchtas Mountains Horse Riding Tour with Lunch

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  • Explore the Finikia and Giouchtas mountains on a relaxing horseback ride that shows you the natural wonders of Crete. Trot across the landscape on a docile mount and take in beautiful rural vistas before indulging in a delicious...Read more
from€70.00 from€70.00 from€70.00

Rethymno - Margarites - Argyroupoli Day Trip

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  • Visit western Crete and let yourself be enchanted by very special places that are off the normal...Read more
from€38.00 from€49.90 from€55.00

Sunset - sailing cruise on yacht catamaran, Heraklion, Crete

clock 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Evening sailing trip from Heraklion to Dia Island. Yachting cruise with us - picturesque views, romance, beautiful photoshoots, delicious finger food and beverages. Meeting sunset on a boat is always unforgettable...Read more
from€75.00 from€85.00

Land Rover Safari Minoan Route with driver and lunch

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  • This is the best way to explore central Crete with plateaus, ancient Minoan paths, and wildlife. Visit the Aposelemis basin reservoir and an ancient Roman aqueduct, Kastamonitsa, shepherds' Mitato, plateau of Lassithi, Diction cave, the birth place of Zeus.
    Visit the Lassinthos Eco park where traditional handicrafts and the local way of life...Read more
from€75.00 from€89.00

Full Day Samaria Gorge 10-Mile Walking Tour

clock 14 hours
  • This is a challenging walking tour from one end of the gorge to the other (18 kms). Start  in Chania with a comfortable bus and then prepare to be wowed by the gorge, as high limestone cliffs and quaint villages create the background for a great...Read more
from€29.00 from€40.00

SAMARIA from Malia-Heraklion

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  • Explore the most majestic gorge in Europe and get ready to live a unique experience. Follow the route of the ancient river Taras and discover the longest and hottest trek on Crete the SAMARIA...Read more
from€50.00 from€50.00

Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Heraklion

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  • Enjoy a challenging trek through one of the longest and most famous gorges in Europe. On this excursion from Heraklion you’ll marvel at natural wonders throughout the day, from the White Mountains to thousand-year-old forests and more.
    Your escort will be there to explain all the necessary information about your hike and provide you the...Read more
from€50.00 from€51.00

Zeus Cave-Traditional-Villages-Old Wind Mills-Olive Oil Factory-Small Group.

clock 8 hours
  • This is my favorite tour in Crete because you get to see the real Crete, the monasteries, ( optional ) the old villages, Zeus Cave where the king of all the Greek gods was born. His mother gave birth there to hide from his father Kronos. We will see the old traditional windmills and the amazing views from an altitude of around 1000 m above sea...Read more
from€87.18

Spinalonga Island & Agios Nikolaos Day Tour from Heraklion region

clock 8 to 10 hours
  • Travel on the north-east coast with a boat ride on the picturesque bay of MIRABELLO. Visit the small fortified island of SPINALONGA. Accompanied by a professional tour guide you will stroll through the streets of the Venetian castle and get acquainted with the interesting history of the island.
    Continuing the sea voyage, the ship docks in the...Read more
from€51.90

Crete Elounda and Spinalonga Island Cruise Day Trip

clock 7 hours
  • A beautiful day starts from Elounda with your final destination on the Spinalonga Island. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the leper island which is located in middle of Mirebello gulf, swim at the green clear sea, admire the view and explore the historical...Read more
from€60.52 from€60.52

Full-Day Safari Tour to Agiofarago and Matala with Lunch

clock 8 hours
  • A journey into the wild and captivating side of Crete. Agiofarago and Matala are located in the south of the prefecture of Heraklion. The contrast between the two, makes our tour special. On one side the quiet, spiritual Agiofarago with its wild beauty and on the other, the noisy Matala with their hippie...Read more
from€186.00 from€186.00

Gramvoussa - Balos

clock 16 hours
  • Discover one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece on a fantastic cruise to the most western part of Crete. Stop at the island of Gramvoussa, where you can see hundreds of birds and plant species. Go to the lagoon at Balos and swim. Discover an extraordinary geological phenomenon
    Sail to the "Pirates' Island" of Gramvoussa
    Swim in the...Read more
from€45.00

Samaria Gorge Hike from Heraklion region

clock 8 hours
  • A unique walk through the Samaria Gorge, the largest in Europe, with a length of about 18 kilometers, will allow you not only to admire the breathtaking views and the wildlife, but also to test yourself.

    Samaria Gorge is located in the heart of the majestic "White Mountains", south of Omalos plateau. Tourist route begins at an altitude of...Read more
from€65.00

Private Tour to South Crete: Ancient Gortyn, Monasteries and Matala Beach

clock 8 to 9 hours
  • An exciting journey from the North to the South!

    The route passes through the entire island capturing part of the Psiloritis massif. From the foot of the mountains stretches the delightful beauty of Messara valley, which has been the island's breadbasket for centuries.

    During the ride you will hear the information about the history...Read more
from€225.00
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